Today’s Headlines – August 8, 2023
Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Seek Reversal of Dismissal in Historic Court Appeal
Lessie Benningfield Randle, Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis Sr., the last three known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, have continued their pursuit of justice.
Trump-Appointed Judge Makes Mind-Boggling Ruling in Documents Case
Judge Aileen Cannon’s fitness to preside over the high-profile classified documents case involving former President Donald Trump has become increasingly worrisome for legal experts.
Morgan State Accuses Towson of Duplicate Doctoral Program
Two years ago, Maryland settled a half-billion-dollar lawsuit to end a multi-decade lawsuit claiming that the state deliberately underfunded historically Black colleges and universities.
A Renewed Commitment to Create More Opportunities for Diverse Businesses in the District
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia ensures that the utility companies in D.C. deliver reliable and high-quality services at reasonable rates while also helping to achieve the District’s clean energy goals.
Renowned Civil Rights Lawyer Charles J. Ogletree Jr. Dies, Leaving a Legacy of Justice and Empowerment
Charles J. Ogletree Jr., a distinguished Harvard Law School professor, celebrated attorney, and leading civil rights advocate, has died at 70.
